W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. It makes grants, with 2025 awards listed primarily to Ohio recipients and generally for general operating purposes.
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial at a glance
In short: W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial gave $61K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,500
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,287
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,588,157
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial
- How to Apply
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Requests must be submitted in writing; there is no specific format. The filing names Brenda Moubray at Huntington Bank as the contact. Grants are generally restricted to Akron and Summit County 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Brenda Moubray Co Huntington Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 1558 Dept Ea4E86, Columbus, OH 43216
Phone: (330) 384-7301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Embracing Futures Inc ($4K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 259 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that grants are generally restricted to Akron and Summit County 501(c)(3) organizations. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
How W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial gives
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $68K (2022). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Embracing Futures Inc Akron, OH | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Northeastern Educational TV Ohio Kent, OH | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Grace House Akron Inc Akron, OH | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Open M Foundation Akron, OH | General Operating | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Battered Womens Shelter Akron, OH | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Pegasus Farm Hartville, OH | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Safety Forces Support Center Akron, OH | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Axess Family Services Akron, OH | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Good Neighbors Inc Akron, OH | General Operating | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,588,157 | $290,683 | $88,213 | $60,500 | 47 | $74,189 | $278,061 | $82,931 |
| 2024 | $1,386,160 | $92,532 | $82,622 | $56,500 | 47 | $69,375 | $80,711 | $78,619 |
| 2023 | $1,376,056 | $77,611 | $87,087 | $58,000 | 53 | $73,160 | $60,542 | $70,363 |
| 2022 | $1,385,677 | $-11,548 | $103,294 | $68,300 | 60 | $83,833 | $13,576 | $72,347 |
| 2021 | $1,493,949 | $269,731 | $95,294 | $59,400 | 52 | $76,718 | $253,432 | $82,415 |
| 2020 | $1,324,708 | $134,775 | $82,790 | $53,500 | 1 | — | $120,313 | $73,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children’s dental care, hospice care, food and social services, therapeutic programs, and crisis assistance. These are grantees’ activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Embracing Futures says it assists children in several Ohio counties with orthodontic and other dental care and oral health education. Grace House Akron says it provides a caring environment for hospice-enrolled people without an able or affordable caregiver. Open M Foundation says it supports services including medical care, food, tutoring, and job training for low-income individuals. Pegasus Farm describes its work as therapeutic equestrian programs and related vocational, recreational, and social activities. Good Neighbors says it provides free groceries and personal items to families in need, while Victim Assistance Program describes its work as crisis intervention, advocacy, and education for people affected by crime and trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $60,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $4,000 to Embracing Futures Inc; $3,000 each to Northeastern Educational TV Ohio and Grace House Akron Inc; and $2,000 each to Open M Foundation, The Salvation Army, Battered Womens Shelter, Pegasus Farm, and Safety Forces Support Center. The listed grant purposes were general operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Gibson Esq, Ronald B Tynan Sr, Rev Dr Mark T Ruppert, and Huntington National Bank as trustees.
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Joseph Gibson Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark T. Ruppert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald B. Tynan Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial
How much does W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial give each year?
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial gave $61K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 47 grants.
What is W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial's typical grant size?
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,287, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial give grants?
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (32 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial's largest grantees?
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Embracing Futures Inc ($4,000), Northeastern Educational TV Ohio ($3,000) and Grace House Akron Inc ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial?
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children’s dental care, hospice care, food and social services, therapeutic programs, and crisis assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial?
Requests must be submitted in writing; there is no specific format. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial's EIN?
W Paul Mills & Thora J Mills Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1432256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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